Meaning
To suffer a humiliating loss or setback.
Cultural Background
The phrase is very common in political discourse. It is often used in parenting to teach humility.
Grammar Tip
Always remember to add 'पड़ना' to show the passive nature of the defeat.
Meaning
To suffer a humiliating loss or setback.
Grammar Tip
Always remember to add 'पड़ना' to show the passive nature of the defeat.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
अहंकार के कारण उसे अंत में ______ पड़ी।
The correct grammatical structure is 'मुँह की खानी पड़ी'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesअहंकार के कारण उसे अंत में ______ पड़ी।
The correct grammatical structure is 'मुँह की खानी पड़ी'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too strong. Use it only for significant or embarrassing losses.
Related Phrases
दाँत खट्टे करना
contrastTo defeat someone